When to plant in Azle, TX
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Azle, Texas — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~252-day season lets Azle gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. In zone 8b, Azle supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
FT WORTH NATURE CTR · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Azle’s own odds, recorded at FT WORTH NATURE CTR.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Mar 28 | Mar 5 | Oct 23 | Nov 8 | Nov 26 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 13 | Feb 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 20 | Dec 9 |
| 28°F | Mar 22 | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Nov 11 | Dec 2 | Dec 24 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Azle, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Azle planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Azle, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Azle is around March 13 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Azle, TX?
The first fall frost in Azle typically arrives around November 20 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Azle in?
Azle is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Azle?
Azle has about 252 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 13) and first fall frost (November 20).
When should I plant tomatoes in Azle?
For Azle, sow tomatoes indoors about January 16–January 30 and move the seedlings out around March 20, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Saginaw · 17 km
- White Settlement · 17 km
- Fort Worth · 22 km
- Benbrook · 25 km
- Weatherford · 26 km
- Haltom City · 26 km
- Watauga · 27 km
- Keller · 30 km
Frost dates recorded at FT WORTH NATURE CTR, 8 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Azle, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00413289. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/azle.